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Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Full City Profile
79,740
Population
355/sq mi density
187 ft
Elevation
57 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1239°N, 126.2047°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.6").